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Sunlight Behavior Center, Inc.

Fayetteville, NC

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient Dual Dx

Inpatient · Dual Dx center · in Fayetteville, NC · Accepts Medicaid · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Sunlight Behavior Center, Inc.

This center provides residential mental health treatment for high-risk adolescent boys. Their main goal is to offer top-notch care that helps young people become more independent.The center helps teens navigate tough times, guiding them to rediscover what truly matters. They combine strong clinical support with individual and group therapy, plus family workshops, to aid their journey toward recovery and self-discovery.
Tailored Support
Sunlight Behavior Center offers a structured program that fits each resident's age, behavior, emotions, strengths, and interests. This includes treatment for severe emotional disturbance or mental health challenges, with individual, group, and family counseling. Residents also benefit from educational or vocational training, recreational activities, chosen religious observances, community outings, and preparation for independent living.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for children. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · Dual Dx
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents
Special populations
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sunlight Behavior Center, Inc. accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Sunlight Behavior Center, Inc. accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific NC Medicaid plan. Call (910) 864-2443 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Sunlight Behavior Center, Inc. offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Sunlight Behavior Center, Inc. have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Sunlight Behavior Center, Inc. use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy.
How do I start treatment at Sunlight Behavior Center, Inc.?
Call the facility directly at (910) 864-2443 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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